Kandy Royals produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Dambulla Sixers by 43 runs in the latest Lanka Premier League encounter at the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium.
Batting first, Kandy Royals posted a challenging 194/6 from their 20 overs.
Lahiru Udara led the way with a fluent 51, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Angelo Mathews chipped in with 29 runs each to help Kandy build a competitive total.
For Dambulla, Fazalhaq Farooqi was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets.
In reply, Dambulla Sixers were restricted to 151/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Sahibzada Farhan fought a lone battle with a well-made 74, but lacked sufficient support from the other end as Dambulla fell well short of the target.
Nuwan Thushara starred with the ball for Kandy Royals, producing a match-winning spell of 4 wickets for 29 runs to seal a convincing 43-run victory.
The win gives Kandy Royals another important boost as the Lanka Premier League gathers momentum.
